Glj Research Reaffirms “Sell” Rating for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)‘s stock had its “sell” rating restated by equities research analysts at Glj Research in a research note issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on TSLA. Morgan Stanley reissued a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, September 14th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $475.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, July 27th. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 9th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, William Blair reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $412.33.

Tesla Stock Performance

Shares of TSLA stock traded down $4.68 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $362.48. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 12,769,290 shares, compared to its average volume of 50,662,180. The company has a 50 day moving average of $358.60 and a 200 day moving average of $377.05. The stock has a market cap of $1.43 trillion, a PE ratio of 336.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 24.37 and a beta of 1.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%. The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.42 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Tesla will post 0.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This represents a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Clear Trail Advisors LLC increased its position in Tesla by 1.6% during the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $605,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC increased its position in Tesla by 1.5% during the second quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $697,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY increased its position in Tesla by 3.8% during the first quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY now owns 713 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Cadence Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Tesla by 4.7% during the first quarter. Cadence Wealth Management LLC now owns 580 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $216,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Phillip James Consulting Co. increased its position in Tesla by 8.7% during the first quarter. Phillip James Consulting Co. now owns 326 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $121,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s reported third-quarter deliveries of 486,532 vehicles exceeded analysts’ expectations of roughly 462,000, providing evidence that demand and quarterly volume remain resilient. However, deliveries were still lower year over year. Tesla’s Delivery Beat Isn’t Enough to Make TSLA Stock a Buy Ahead of Q3 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: A reported 1 GWh Megapack order from Apollo Power highlights potential growth in grid storage and AI data-center power demand, although the deal’s value and timing were not disclosed. TSLA’s Megapack Order Highlights AI Demand and Future Growth Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla and Pilot opened their first heavy-duty Megacharger site, with 12 more under construction, supporting the long-term commercial opportunity for Tesla’s Semi and charging network. Pilot, Tesla Open First Megacharger Site
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Austin robotaxi fleet reportedly expanded sharply, while California legislation could increase opportunities for virtual power plants and energy-storage providers. These developments reinforce Tesla’s autonomy and energy-growth narratives.
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla is unveiling its long-delayed next-generation Roadster, priced at least $200,000, with ambitious range, acceleration and possible SpaceX-related features. The event may generate substantial attention, but investors remain focused on production timing, feasibility and commercial demand. Tesla Set to Unveil Next-Generation Roadster
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation that Tesla and SpaceX could merge before December briefly attracted attention, but no agreement has been announced, making the idea highly uncertain.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and financial commentators warn that Tesla’s automotive margins are deteriorating and free cash flow has turned negative. Expected earnings pressure and more than $25 billion of planned 2026 capital spending increase the risk to the investment case.
• Negative Sentiment: At a very high earnings multiple, Tesla must demonstrate meaningful profits from robotaxis, AI, energy and other initiatives. Analysts have questioned robotaxi economics and reaffirmed a sell rating, while Alphabet’s Waymo is viewed as a growing competitive threat.
• Negative Sentiment: China’s price war, rising competition and exports from Tesla’s China operations continue to pressure regional sales and pricing. Plans for an in-house AI-chip fab also raise substantial cost and execution concerns.

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla’s energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.